Our History
Our History
1916 – The Beginning
B.Y. “Billy” Iwasaki started a small dairy farm in Hillsboro, Oregon.
Iwasaki Logo, 1916-2004
1920s – Switch to Crops
The family stopped dairy and switched to row crops like asparagus, strawberries, corn, broccoli, and more.
1940s–1950s – Greenhouse Veggie Starts
Billy and his sons George, Ike, and Art began growing vegetable starts in a small 1,250 sq ft greenhouse in the spring.
1950s – Greenhouse Expansion
Over time, this expanded to a massive year-round greenhouse operation, now covering over 629,000 sq ft!
1968 – Christmas Greenery Business
The family began making and selling hand-tied Christmas wreaths and greenery.
They sold to fundraisers, flower markets, and retailers all across the country—from Florida to Hawaii.
1999 – 3rd and 4th Generation Join In
Jim Iwasaki, Billy’s grandson, takes over the business.
He brings in his daughters Theresa and Julie—marking the 4th generation of the Iwasaki family in the business.
Iwasaki Logo, 2005-2015
Iwasaki Logo, 2016-Present
Today 2025
Iwasaki Bros. is a thriving, family-run wholesale greenhouse business.
They grow and sell bedding plants, hanging baskets, planters, and seasonal greenery nationwide.
